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Google faces $25.4-bn damages claims in UK, Dutch over adtech practices
Google's adtech has recently drawn scrutiny from antitrust regulators following complaints from publishers.
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Google completes $5.4 bn acquisition of cyber security firm Mandiant
Google has completed the $5.4 billion acquisition of cyber-security firm Mandiant, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian announced
Google drops Pixelbook laptop plan as part of cost-cutting measures
According to The Verge, the laptop was expected to debut next year but the project "was cut as part of recent cost-cutting measures" at Google
Google considers making some Pixel phones in India, says report
The company's Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai previewed a plan to manufacture in India earlier this year but a final decision has not yet been made, the report added.
Google may unveil cheaper Chromecast at $30 with 2 GB RAM in October
Tech giant Google is likely readying to launch a cheaper Chromecast, which might be sold for $30 (Rs 2,390 approx) in October
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Google's Android 13 code hints at Pixel foldable device and 'Pro' tablet
The first Android 13 quarterly platform release beta has been rolled out by American tech giant Google and developers have already uncovered code that hints at a pair of upcoming devices.
Google's new policy to filter out suspicious ratings, reviews on Play Store
Tech giant Google is bringing a new app review policy to make app ratings and reviews as genuine as possible in the Play Store
Google likely working on Pixel foldable smartphone, new Pro tablet
Google is likely planning a Pixel foldable smartphone and a new Pro tablet, and the new hardware has been spotted in the Android 13 code
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Amazon, Apple to provide digital training to women in Indo-Pacific
The program, undertaken within the broader 14-nation Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, is focused on Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Google pays billions annually to remain top search engine: US Justice Dept
DOJ attorney Kenneth Dintzer didn't disclose how much Google spends to be the default search engine on most browsers and all US mobile phones, but described the payments as "enormous numbers"
SPPL India launches Google TV powered Thomson QLED smart TVs: Details here
The launch makes SPPL the first Indian manufacturer to produce Google licensed QLED TVs in the country
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Google Doodle: Music maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika 96th birth anniversary
Google Doodle celebrates the music maestro Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's 96th birthday. Read this detailed report on who he was. What is he famous for and what makes him relevant
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Google pilot allows local fantasy sports, rummy games on India Play Store
Google is set to run a pilot test for the local developers to distribute their daily fantasy sports (DFS) and rummy games apps on Play Store in India, as e-sports become big in the country.
Google to launch Pixel 7 smartphones, first smartwatch on October 6
Called 'Made by Google,' the hardware launch event will see new devices as shown by the company at its I/O developer conference earlier this year
Google 'pro-competitive', says Sundar Pichai, sees vibrant tech market
Pichai made the remarks late Tuesday at the Code Conference in Los Angeles. He said the company is "pro-competitive" and named companies including Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. as competitors.
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Apple breaks Meta-Google's ad monopoly with new iOS privacy changes
Apple Search Ads (ASA) joined the duopoly of Meta and Google at the top table of advertiser adoption as it grew adoption nearly four percentage points (year-on-year) to 94.8 per cent
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Google issues Android 13 patch to fix wireless charging, battery issues
Google has issued a first security patch to fix bugs in Pixel phones running Android 13 to address issues like increased battery drain and disabled wireless charging.
Google warns users to quickly update Chrome to avoid hacking risk
Google has advised its users to immediately install a security update in its Chrome browser to safeguard themselves against a serious bug being actively exploited by hackers.
Google Pixel Buds Pro review: Late, but good things come to those who wait
Long list of features, snug fit, ease of use, and uniform experience across Android devices put the Google Pixel Buds Pro a notch above other wireless earbuds in premium segment
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Dixon Tech to manufacture TV sets on Android and Google TV platforms
Dixon Technologies vice chairman & managing director Atul B Lall said this is in line with the company's effort to contribute to 'make in India' initiatives
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